French and Indian War
Why were the French interested in controlling the land in the Ohio River Valley?
The region contained dense forests to help support the French fur trade
Popular saying, motto, and belief held by many colonists that means “imposing taxes without our consent”
“No taxation without representation”
Who wrote the pamphlet “Common Sense” convincing colonist to support Independence?
Thomas Paine
What is considered to be the “shot heard ‘round the world”?
First shot fired at the Battle of Lexington and Concord
When was the Declaration of Independence written?
July 4, 1776
Which future president began his military career in this war?
George Washington
Direct tax on colonists (playing cards, newspapers, books, paper) in 1765 that led to boycotts:
The Stamp Act
Who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty that organized boycotts and the Boston Tea Party?
Samuel Adams
What battle gave Americans the decisive victory, and ended the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
What unalienable rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Why did King George III pass the taxes after the French and Indian War? (Sugar Act, Stamp Act, & Townshend Act)
To pay off the debt from the war.
What event led to the first official death of the American Revolution?
Boston Massacre
Who is considered the “Father of the Navy” because of his many naval victories during the war?
John Paul Jones
Where did Washington and his troops experience a terrible winter and survived with little resources, but increased their training?
Valley Forge
Define unalienable rights.
“Natural Rights”, rights that you are born with and can not be taken away
What boundary is established by King George III? What physical feature marked this boundary?
The Proclamation of 1763 and the Appalachian mountains
What actually lowered taxes on tea, but limited colonists to only being able to purchase from the East India Trading Company?
The Tea Act
**Bonus $100 if you can describe how colonists react to the Tea Act
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What battle was considered to be the turning point in the war?
The Battle of Saratoga
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Name 2 ways the French and Indian War increased tensions between colonists and Great Britain
*Colonists resent the Proclamation of 1763
*The war accrued great debt, which would result in taxes on the colonies
The Tea Act resulted in the Boston Tea Party Protest. What set of acts served as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party?
Intolerable Acts
Who was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the war?
Because it convinced the French to support the American Revolution
What document was signed after the Battle of Yorktown, forcing Britain to acknowledge the U.S. as free and independent
The Treaty of Paris